Fungal infections of the skin are very common and include athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and yeast infections. The most commonly affected areas include the feet, groin, scalp and beneath the breasts. Tinea or ring worm can be spread by skin-to-skin contact or indirectly through towels, clothes or floors. Fungi are responsible for Fungal infections, or mycoses,many are mild and easy to treat, but others are serious